BAY AREA CALENDAR FEB 2010

Feb 13 Fundraising Concert for South Bay Hindu Temple  <>Feb 13, 4PM @ McAfee Theater Saratoga - accompanying Smt. Asha Ramesh on flute towards a fund raiser for the South Bay Hindu Center. Other accompanists are Shanthi Narayan (violin), Srikanth Chary (veena), N. Narayan (mridangam), Ravi Gutala (tabla) and A. Mahadevan (mohrsing). Call (408) 997-2185, (408) 741-5849, or (510) 770-9331 for more details.
FEB 13 Valentine Musical Night 2 Benefit of Haiti Earthquake Victims **  Friday Feb 12, 2010  8:00 PM @ SUNNYVALE HINDU TEMPLE- 420 Persian drive, Sunnyvale   All proceeds to Benefit HAITI victims  ALL INDIAN AMERICAN GROUPS
Feb 20 Fundraising Concert for GROW/Calabazas Librray San Jose, 5PM @ Jain Temple Auditorium, Milpitas - A Carnatic-Hindustani vocal jugalbandi with Hindustani vocalist Sri. Nachiketa Sharma, accompanied by Lakshmi Balasubramanya (violin), Sriram Raghavan (mridangam), Ravi Gutala (tabla) and Vivek Datar (harmonium). All proceeds go to GROW supporting San Jose Public Library. Tickets are $10. Call Badri (408) 446-8416, (408) 774-0909 or (408) 725-1670 for more details.

February 4 Thursday

Dance Recital by Shantala Shivalingappa Kuchipudi.  Presented by San Francisco Performances. 8-10 p.m. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. $27, $39. (415) 392-2545. info@performances.org.  www.performances.org.

February 5 Friday

BATA & TANA Sankranti Celebrations  FRIDAY Feb 5 Tollywood Playback Singers RaviVarma, Kaushalya, Anuj Music Concert Friday, Feb 5th, 2010 - Sunnyvale Temple, CA

The 14th Annual San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show. 85 private and international galleries to the Bay Area. The SFAPA is a once-a-year opportunity to view collections from private galleries that are predominantly by-appointment-only. Echoing a trend towards contemporary Asian works, the SFAPA is one of the only art fairs that visually demonstrate the roots of modern Asian art and the evolution of art in Asia. Presented by Caskey Lees Inc. and Asian Art Museum. Feb. 5-7. Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. $15. (310) 455-2886. www.caskeylees.com.

Go!Style, an Asian American variety show featuring local, pan-Asian performing artists TATTVA DANCE GROUP, including Magnetic North, Ali Wong, Goh Nakamura, Michelle Martinez, The Odds Dance Crew, and Tattva Dance Academy. The innovative Go!Style sets the stage for the next generation of pan-Asian American performance. Presented by Rama and viveSF. 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. $30. Tickets: http://gostyle.eventbee.com.  www.gostudiorama.com.  www.viveSF.com. www.gostyle.org.

February 6 Saturday

World on Stage: Ethnic Performance Series 2010, South Indian performance by Sanhiti, which blends traditional and folk traditions. The series highlights dance traditions from around the world. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 11 a.m. $10 general; $8 children ages 1-17; seniors $8. (415) 339-3900. http://baykidsmuseum.org.

Dance Expose 2010, contemporary and folk dance featuring Sthree Productions, Jollywood Dancers, Xpressions, Aerodance, Nupur Folk Dance Academy, Toofan Dance Company, and Aavartan. Proceeds benefit nonprofit organization Ruchika. 2-5 p.m. Campbell Heritage, 1 Campbell Ave., Campbell. $15, $20. sheetal@meeramasi.com,  askhurana@aol.com.  www.ruchika.org.

 Jagadananda Karaka, a homage to Thyagaraja. Live music concert by Swara Lahari, followed by Yuva Bharati dance concert. 3-7:30 p.m. Spartan Theatre, Mountain View High School, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View. Music concert free; dance concert $10 for nonmembers, free for YB members. www.yuvabharati.org.

Mahashivarathri Natyothsav, featuring solo performances by renowned dance teachers and solo dancers of the Bay Area. Sanatan Dharma Kendra, 897 E Kifer Road, Sunnyvale. 3:30-8 p.m. Feb. 6-7. Free. (408) 481-9242. www.sanatandharmakendra.org.

Bollywood Berkeley 2010, the largest intercollegiate Hindi film dance competition in the United States, featuring top teams from around the country but dazzling costumes and scenery. Presented by Indus. 6 p.m. Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley. www.ucberkeleyindus.com.

February 7 Sunday

Thyagaraja Aradhana Day, featuring pancharatna krithis and individual singing. Presented by South India Fine Arts. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. ICC, 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas. www.southindiafinearts.org.

The 24th Annual San Francisco Tribal and Textile Arts Show. Widely recognized by arts and museum professionals as the best tribal art show in the world, the San Francisco Tribal and Textile Arts Show (SFTTA) is an annual meeting ground and exhibition of the top tribal arts dealers and galleries the world over. A vetted show of authentic art from the Oceanic Islands, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa, Polynesia, Indonesia and the remote tribes of Asia, this is the show to attend to view new pieces and rare collections. Presented by Caskey Lees Inc. and de Young Museum. Feb. 12-14. Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. $15. (310) 455-2886. www.artedumondesf.com.  www.caskeylees.com.


February 13 Saturday

Valentine’s Day Exhibition and Sale, featuring unique saris from Calcutta, handbags from Italy, designer kurtis, jewelry, and more. Presented by Pia Ka Ghar. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 3901 Applan St., Pleasanton. (650) 559-0825, (650) 353-0599. www.piakaghar.com.

Shakthi Shree Sharadha the Divine, a fundraiser by Asha Ramesh and students of Ragamalika. Accompanied by Srikanth Chari (veena), Ravi Gutala (tabla), Raghavan Manian (flute), Asha Ramesh (vocal), N. Narayan (mridangam), Shanti Narayan (violin), Vignesh Venkataraman (mridangam), and A. Mahadevan (morsing). Presented by South Bay Hindu Center Inc. McAfee Theatre, Saratoga High School, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga. $15, $ 25, $50. $100. (925) 939-6280. (408) 274-3241, (650) 965-1729. vasantag@yahoo.com,  remaremani@gmail.com.

Bharatanatyam Recital by Ramya Ramesh to benefit Shiva Murugan Temple. Ramesh is a student of Vishal Ramani, artistic director of Shri Krupa Dance Academy. 4 p.m. Cubberly Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. www.shivamurugantemple.org.

FEB 13 Valentine Musical Night 2 Benefit of Haiti Earthquake Victims **  Friday Feb 12, 2010  8:00 PM @ SUNNYVALE HINDU TEMPLE- 420 Persian drive, Sunnyvale   All proceeds to Benefit HAITI victims  ALL INDIAN AMERICAN GROUPS

Bharathanatyam Recital by Ramya Ramesh, student of Vishal Ramani, to benefit the Shiva Murugan Temple. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. (925) 827-0127. www.temple.org.

February 14 Sunday

Valentine Masti 2010, celebration of love for the entire family. A fundraiser event to support Induz’s art and music programs for underprivileged children. Presented by Induz. 6-11 p.m. Athidhi Banquet Hall, 727 S. Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale. $20 general; $10 children 5-12; children under 5 free. Tickets: http://sulekha.com.   (510) 875-5006. ray@induz.org.  www.induz.org.

February 20 Saturday
Feb 20 Fundraising Concert for GROW/Calabazas Librray San Jose, 5PM @ Jain Temple Auditorium, Milpitas - A Carnatic-Hindustani vocal jugalbandi with Hindustani vocalist Sri. Nachiketa Sharma, accompanied by Lakshmi Balasubramanya (violin), Sriram Raghavan (mridangam), Ravi Gutala (tabla) and Vivek Datar (harmonium). All proceeds go to GROW supporting San Jose Public Library. Tickets are $10. Call Badri (408) 446-8416, (408) 774-0909 or (408) 725-1670 for more details.

Hayward Library Experience India, featuring Indian art, poetry, literature, dance, and food. 12-4 p.m. Hayward Public Library, 835 C St., Hayward. (510) 293-8685. www.library.hayward-ca.gov

DesiSingles40Plus. This mature group of local single men and women of Indian origin meets once a month for dinner, dancing, music, and other indoor/outdoor activities. 7 p.m. 43734 Cameron Hills Drive, Fremont. (510) 979-1700. c_kumud@hotmail.com.

Tamil Dramas, Kaadal Kalyaana Vaibhogamae and Marupakkam written and directed by K.S.N. Sundar. Presented by Chennai Kala Nilayam to benefit Shiva Murugan Temple. 4 p.m. Jackson Theater, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. $15. Tickets: (408) 733-7400, (408) 255-8526, (510) 623-8230. www.shivamurugantemple.org.

February 21 Sunday

Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Shree Sharma and Tara Rajan, students of Indumathy Ganesh, artistic director of Nrithyollasa Dance Academy. Accompanied by Ganesh (nattuvangam), Asha Ramesh (vocal), N. Narayanan (mridangam), and Shanthi Narayanan (violin). 4 p.m. Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road, Castro Valley. Free. (925) 600-9721. (510) 728-0750. info@nldance.com.

February 26 Friday

South Asian Bar Association of Northern California 17th Anniversary Gala. 6-9 p.m. The Green Room, San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. gala@southasianbar.org.  www.southasianbar.org/gala.

February 27 Saturday

Violin Concert with Anuradha Sridhar, World Music Festival. 6 p.m. 3049 22nd St., San Francisco. http://sangaticenter.org.

Ishq-Vishq, a Valentine’s karaoke dinner and benefit for Home of Hope Inc. 7 p.m. Mantra Restaurant and Lounge, 632 Emerson St., Palo Alto. $200 per couple. Tickets: (408) 230-3253, (408) 666-9184; rgupta5335@yahoo.com,  madhavipratt@yahoo.com.  www.hohinc.org.

February 28 Sunday

Morning Sitar Concert with Srinivas Reddy (sitar) and Sameer Gupta (tabla) 10 a.m. 3049 22nd St., San Francisco. http://sangaticenter.org.

Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Aparna Varma, student of Indumathy Ganesh, artistic director of Nrithyollasa Dance Academy. Accompanied by Ganesh (nattuvangam), Asha Ramesh (vocal), N. Narayanan (mridangam), and Shanthi Narayanan (violin). 4 p.m. Jackson Theater, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Free. (925) 361-0083. (510) 623-8230. info@nldance.com.

K.K., a hilarious play in Hindi, written and directed by Sujit Saraf. Presented by Naatak. 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb 28, and 6 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $15 until Feb. 11; $20 after Feb 11. Tickets and info: (949) 394-8776; tickets@naatak.com ; www.naatak.com.

Understanding Bollywood Through Music, by Robin Sukhadia in this six-session exploration of the magical aesthetic of Bollywood film music.  Film-viewing, readings, lecture, and discussion will introduce students to Bollywood dance/costume, issues of gender roles and marriage, reaffirming the values of family and duty (dharma), Hindu-Muslim conflicts, and the resurgence of nationalism. No knowledge of Hindi or Indian culture is required to take this course. 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays March 2nd-April 6. PariSoMa, 1436 Howard St., San Francisco. $180. Register: http://kearnystreet.org/understanding-bollywood-through-music.

March 6 Saturday

K.K., a hilarious play in Hindi, written and directed by Sujit Saraf. Presented by Naatak. 6 p.m. Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $15 until Feb. 11; $20 after Feb 11. Tickets and info: (949) 394-8776; tickets@naatak.com; www.naatak.com.

Amma’s Soup Kitchen Gala Fundraiser, featuring dinner, upscale auction, and film to support free houses for the homeless. 6-9 p.m. Sunnyvale Hindu Community Center, 450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale. $20 general; $10 children. (510) 493-1079, (831) 655-3695. http://giveahome.net.

Indian Classical with Alam Khan (sarod), Salar Nader (tabla), Gautam Tejas Ganeshan (vocal), and Anantha R. Krishnan (mridangam). 8 p.m. Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. $21.50. (510) 644-2020. www.thefreight.org.